Frequently asked questions: One Number Census

The following section provides answers to some of the questions that have been asked about the 2001 Census results. It contains information on the general accuracy of the Census, details of why the Census cannot be directly compared with a number of administrative sources, and information about enumeration of special groups such as students and prisoners.

• General Accuracy

  Questions about the accuracy of Census 2001, including information on user consultation

• Comparison with Administrative Data

  Frequently asked questions on why Census data differs from administrative data

• Matching Exercise

  Questions about the exercise to match addresses held by different administrations

• Release of Information

  Questions on the release of information regarding the quality assurance of Census data

• Enumeration of Households/Special Groups

  Questions on Census estimates of households and groups such as Armed Forces

• Local Government Finance

  Questions on the impact of Census data on local government funding